Africa is experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in 25 years, according to the Africa CDC, which links the rise to weak water systems and conflict.
The CDC reported around 300,000 cholera cases and over 7,000 deaths, reflecting a more than 30% increase from the previous year. Angola and Burundi have seen recent surges in cases due to limited access to clean water.
While the outbreak in Congo is declining, areas affected by conflict face challenges with rapid disease spread in crowded camps.
Improvements in South Sudan and Somalia have been noted. Ethiopia is investigating eight suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever, and the Mpox outbreak is declining in some areas, but remains a concern in Kenya, Guinea, Liberia, and Ghana.
With information from Reuters
